[Top] General Information:

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The Layman's Guide to the Toxic Substance Control Act [EPA 560-1-87-011]: Summary of TSCA Legislation (PL 94-469), 5/87, 14 pp.

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The TSCA Assistance Office Information Service: Flier summarizing the types of assistance available, 3/85.

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Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS); Final Rule: 6/29/98 FR pp.35384-474, Technical and Procedural Amendments, Final Rule: 6/24/99 FR pp. 33755-62. (1090 kB PDF)

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Pre-manufacture Notification: Reporting procedures for new chemicals, 40 CFR 720, 7/1/00. Pre-manufacture Notice: EPA Form 7710-25, Instruction For Completing Form. (3160 kB PDF)

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TSCA Inventory Update Rule Amendments; Proposed Rule: 8/26/99 FR pp. 46772-812. (1090 kB PDF)  Proposed Rules, extension of comment period, FR, 10/22/99, pp. 56998-9.

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Answers to Your Questions About the TSCA, Section 8(c) Rule: Record-keeping requirements regarding alleged adverse reactions to chemical substances and mixtures, 4 pp; 40 CFR 717, 4 pp, Records and Reports of Allegations that Chemical Substances Cause Significant Adverse Reactions to Health or the Environment.

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A Guide For Chemical Importers/Exporters [EPA 560-1-91-001]: 4/91. Introduction To The Chemical Import Requirements Of The Toxic Substances Control Act [EPA 305-B-99-001] 6/99, 22 pp. TSCA Import & Export Requirements - Section 12(b) Export Notification.

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Explaining Environmental Risk: Notes on environmental risk communication, 11/86, 27 pp. Understanding Environmental Health Risks & Reducing Exposure [EPA 230-9-90-82]: 9/90. The ABC's Of Assessment, EPA Journal -12/8/93.

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Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)--Health Risk Assessment Guidelines, etc: Describes the EPA electronic on-line database which provides risk assessment and regulatory information on chemical substances, 3/1/01. (HTML)

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Refractory Ceramic Fibers: Proposed Significant New Use, Proposed Rule: 3/21/94, FR p. 13294-8. (30 kB PDF)

[Top] Chemical Advisories:

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Notice of Potential Risk--Used Motor Oil: 2/84, 2 pp., with supplement, 2 p.

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Notice to Formulators of Metalworking Fluids--Potential Risk from Nitrosamines: 9/84, 2 pp.

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Notice to Workers of Potential Risk--Nitrosamines in Metalworking Fluids: 9/84, 2 pp.

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Formaldehyde (OPTS): Highlights of the EPA review under TSCA, 5 pp. An Update on Formaldehyde (EPA/CPSC): 1997, 4 pp. (20 kB PDF - Note, only the "Update" was found)

[Top] Asbestos in Schools Information:

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Asbestos Worker Protection: CFR 40 Part 763, Subpart G, 795-6 pp. Applies to State and Local Government Employees Not Covered By OSHA.

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Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools: CFR 40 Part 763, Subpart E, 708-795 pp; applies to Public and Not For Profit Schools.

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Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix C: covers required training for inspectors, supervisors and workers, Management Planner and Project Designer for asbestos abatement operations in schools, commercial and public buildings, (40 CFR 763 Subpart E, Appendix C). Clarification Interim Final Rule: 5/25/95 FR 27697 pp.

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How to Manage Asbestos In School Buildings - AHERA Designated Person Self Study Guide [EPA 910-B-96-001]: 1/96. (360 kB PDF)

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AHERA Accredited Training Providers and Courses--Publication Listing Sources: 5/31/95 FR 28410 pp. Accredited Asbestos Testing Laboratories--Publication Listing Sources: 8/30/91 FR 43064 pp; Asbestos Fiber Analysis (PLM Test Method) or Asbestos Fiber Analysis (TEM Test Method). State and Regional Listing of Training Providers/Approved Courses.

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Asbestos-in-Schools--A Guide to New Federal Requirements for Local Education Agencies: Guidance for planning and inspections, 2/88, 41 pp. (870 kB PDF)

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Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA): Public Law 99-519, 10/22/86,  dealing with asbestos in schools (US Code, Title 15, Chapter 53, Subchapter II - Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response), 29 pp. (60 kB PDF)

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100 Commonly Asked Questions about the New AHERA Asbestos-in-Schools Rule: Collection of questions on the AHERA rule, 5/88, 61 pp. (1490 kB PDF)

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Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits of Facilities with PCBs, Asbestos, and Lead-based Paint Regulated Under TSCA: CFR 40 Part 763, Subparts E&G, [EPA 300-B-00-004], 3/00.

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The ABCs of Asbestos in Schools: Joint EPA, PTA and NEA pamphlet, [EPA 745-K93-017]8/03, 16pp. (2900 kB PDF) In Spanish--El ABC del Asbesto en las Encuelas [EPA 747-K04-001], 6/04, 24 pp; Asbestos in Schools Pamphlet, 10/3/03; Federal Requirements for Asbestos Management in Schools Pamphlet, 10/3/03; and 20 Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos-In-Schools Pamphlet, 10/3/03.

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Asbestos in Schools--Evaluation of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)--A Summary Report [EPA 560-4-91-012]: 6/91, Fact Sheet, 7/91. (1310 kB PDF)

[Top] General Asbestos Information:

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Asbestos in Your Home--Questions and Answers: 1990, 8 pp. Health Facts Asbestos, 1/96, 2 pp.

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Asbestos in Buildings--Guidance for Service and Maintenance Personnel [EPA 560-5-85-018]: Guidance Flier, 7/86, 17 pp. (210 kB PDF)

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Guidance for Controlling Asbestos Containing Materials in Buildings [EPA 560-5-85-024]: Introduction to the problem of asbestos in buildings and guidance for coping with the problem, 6/85, 105 pp.

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Asbestos Fact Book [A-107/86-002]: Summary of hazardous asbestos problem--background, manifestations, key issues, counteracting efforts, sources of additional information and guidance, 5/86, 12 pp. (480 kB PDF)

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Current Best Practices for Preventing Asbestos Exposure Among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers, April 2007.

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Asbestos: Prohibitions of the Manufacture, Importation, Processing and Distribution in Commerce of Certain Asbestos Containing Products; Labeling Requirements (commonly known as the Asbestos Ban and Phaseout Rule): 40 CFR 263, Subpart I, Sec. 763.160-763.179.

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Fact Sheet/Press Release--EPA Releases Asbestos-in-Public-Buildings Study and Recommendations to Congress: Extent and condition of asbestos containing materials in public and commercial buildings, 2/88, 8 pp. (270 kB PDF)

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A Guide to Respiratory Protection for the Asbestos Abatement Industry [EPA 560-OPTS-86-001]: Also for maintenance or repair work, 9/86, 183 pp. (5650 kB PDF)

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Managing Asbestos in Place--A Building Owner's Guide to Operations and Maintenance Programs: 12/09

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Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite: Fact Sheet/Press Release 8/00; Fact Sheet (Protect Your Family from Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite), in Spanish; Q&A (Additional Frequent Questions on Vermiculite). Sampling and Analysis of Consumer Garden Products That Contain Vermiculite [EPA 744-R-00-010], 8/00. Click here for general EPA vermiculite page.

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Asbestos: Asbestos Home Page: (OPPT). (HTML)

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EPA Regional and State Asbestos Contacts, 10 pp. (150 kB PDF)

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Asbestos: Asbestos Strategies - Report of Findings and Recommendation on the Use and Management of Asbestos, 5/16/03, 82 pp.

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Asbestos: Framework for the Asbestos Action Plan, 5/21/03.

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Basic Information About Asbestos in Drinking Water

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Asbestos Analysts Registry (AAR) - Board-Approved Analysts and Registered Organizations. 

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Asbestos: Asbestos Contamination in Vermiculite; Vermiculite Consumer Products - ATSDR 5/21/03.

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Asbestos: Current Best Practices for Vermiculite Attic Insulation, EPA 747-F-03-001, 5/03.

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Asbestos: EPA's Pilot Study to Estimate Asbestos Exposure from Vermiculite Attic Insulation, 5/21/03, Background, 5/21/03; Report, 5/21/03.

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Asbestos: Fact Sheet - Garden Products - Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite, 8/00.

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Asbestos: Fact Sheet - Q&A - Asbestos-Containing Vermiculite.

[Top] Asbestos NESHAP Information:

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Demolition Practices Under the Asbestos NESHAP, [EPA 340-1-92-013] 18 pp. (150 kB PDF); Asbestos/NESHAP Demolition Decision Tree, 6/94; Guidelines for Catastrophic Emergency Situations Involving Asbestos [EPA-340-1-92-010, 2/92.

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(SEE ITEM I-10)

Applicability of the Asbestos NESHAP to Asbestos Roofing Removal Operations, Guidance Manual [EPA 340-B-94-001] 90 pp., 8/94.

[Top] General Lead Information:

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Lead-Based Paint--Training, Accreditation, and Certification: CFR 40 Part 745, Subpart L. Questions and Answers Pamphlet. Final Rule Establishing Notification Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities and Training [EPA-747-F-04-003], 4/04. Training and Certification Program for Lead-Based Paint Activities in Target Housing and Child Occupied Facilities, 2/26/09. (See E-47, E-54)

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Residential Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Program, Section 1018 of Title X, EPA/OPPT/Lead: Real Estate Disclosure; Lead: Disclosure of Known Lead-Based and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazardous Upon Sale or Lease of Residential Property, 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart F; EPA and HUD Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule - Questions and Answers, EPA 75 7-F-96-001, 03/96; Guidance on the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule, HUD/EPA, 08/21/96; EPA and HUD Move to Protect Children from Lead-Based Paint Poisoning; Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing [EPA 747-F-96-002], 12/96; Interpretive Guidance for the Real Estate Community on the Requirements for Disclosure of Information Concerning Lead-Based Paint in Housing, 8/20/96; Part II, 12/05/96; Part III, 8/2/00; Sample Pre-Renovation Form; Protect Your Family From Lead In-Your Home, EPA 747-K-99-001, 06/03.

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Reduced Lead (Pb) Consumptions & Use Lead Fishing Sinkers, Proposed Rule: 3/9/94 FR 11122-43 pp. (100 kB PDF)

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Lead In Your Home: Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home, [EPA-747-K-99-001] 6/03; Lead In Your Home - A Parents Reference Guide, [EPA-747-B-98-002] 06/98; Testing Your Home for Lead, [EPA-747-K-00-001], 7/00; Lead Poisoning and Your Children, [EPA 747-K-00-003], 10/00; Lead Poisoning Prevention Tips, HUD, 6/98; Finding A Qualified Lead Professional for Your Home, [EPA 747-F-96-006].

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Lead: Residential Property Renovation: 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart E, Questions & Answers, 06/98; The Lead-Based Paint Pre-Renovation: Does It Apply To You? EPA 747-F-00-001, 03/00--Page 1, Page 2; Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home, EPA 747-K-99-001, 6/03; Reducing Lead Hazard When Remodeling Your Home, EPA 747-K-97-001, 9/97; Interpretive Guidance For Contractors, Part 1, 5/28 & 6/25/99, Part 2, 10/15/99, Part 3, 1/02/02; Lead-based Paint Pre-renovation Education Rule Contractors Property Managers and Maintenance Personnel, EPA 747-B-99-004, 9/99; Lead Paint Safety, HUD/EPA/CDC, 3/01, HUD - 1779 - LHC.

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Identification of Lead-Base Paint Hazards, 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart D, Final Rule;  Sampling Guidance Identifying LBP Hazards 6/3/98.

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Lead: Proposed Significant New Use Rule: 9/28/94 FR 49484 pp. (50 kB PDF)

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Lead; Notification Requirements for Lead-Based Paint Abatement Activities and Training, FR 4/8/04, 18489-18496 pp. Amends 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart L, effective 5/10/04.  (See E-40)

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Lead: Disposal of Residential Lead-Based Paint Waste, FR 10/23/01, pp. 53535-42; Lead: Disposal of Residential Lead-Based Paint Waste, withdrawal of direct final rule, FR 12/28/01, pp. 67108.

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State and Indian Tribal Programs: 40 CFR 745 Subpart Q.

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Lead: Training, Certification and Accreditation; Firms and Individuals. Forms and Instructions; Lead Activities Certification for Firms; Lead Activities, Certification for Individuals.

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Lead: Where You Live, Get contacts for lead information in each EPA regional office; Lead: Renovation, Repair and Training Rule - Training, Certification, Forms and Instructions; EPA Lead-Safe Certification Program; Lead Abatement Professionals.

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Lead Poisoning Prevention Grants. (HTML)

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Lead: Laboratories Accredited By EPA NLLAP, Updated 1/11.

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Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil: Locate Firms and Training Programs, Certified Abatement/Inspection Firms and Accredited Training Programs; Fact Sheet: The Development of EPA's National Certification Exams for Lead-Based Paint Abatement Professionals.

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Lead Home Page: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil, 7/15/08; Basic Information, 4/15/08; Lead: Technical Studies, Documents, 7/22/08; An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality - Lead, 06/19/03. (HTML)

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Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures: 40 CFR Part 745, Subparts D E F L Q, 7/1/02 (190 kB PDF)